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Breathless is a 1960 French New Wave crime drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It follows Michel, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, and his American girlfriend Patricia (Jean Seberg) as they navigate criminal activity. The film marked Godard’s directorial debut and Belmondo's significant acting emergence.

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What is Breathless?

Breathless is a 1960 French New Wave crime drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It follows Michel, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, and his American girlfriend Patricia (Jean Seberg) as they navigate criminal activity. The film marked Godard’s directorial debut and Belmondo's significant acting emergence.

How good is Breathless?
Breathless scores 9.28/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it one of the highest-rated options in the Crime Movie category.
What are the best alternatives to Breathless?
See our alternatives page for Breathless for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Le Samouraï, Le Doulos, Rocco and His Brothers.
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Is Breathless worth it in 2026?
With a score of 9.28/10, Breathless is highly rated in Crime Movie. See all Crime Movie ranked.

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